Aesthetic copper engraving view of the German city Rendsburg by Martin Zeiller. This copper engraving impresses by its strong old colouring and the lovely arranged maritime staffage. From the work "Beschrivning der Koningrijken Denemerken...", printed in 1656 in Amsterdam.
TITLE:
'Rensburgum.'
WORK:
'Nieuvve en bondige Beschrivning der Koningrijken Denemerken en Noorweegen: als ook der Hartoogdomen Sleswik en Holstein, met de afbeedsels der voornammste Steden seer konstig in Koper.' Printed by Valkenier, Amstedam, 1656.
CARTOGRAPHER:
Martin Zeiller (1589 - 1661), was a German writer of the Baroque, he became famous for his collaboration at 'Topographia Germaniae' by Matthäus Merian.
DESCRIPTION:
Copper engraving map of the German city Rendsburg from Martin Zeillers work 'Beschrivning der Koningrijken Denemerken...', printed in 1656 in Amsterdam. The view shows the historic center of Rendsburg surrounded bay waterways. The copper engraving is furthermore decorated with maritime staffage and views of historical buildings. In center of the illustration the title in high-contrasting colours.
SIZE:
leaf: about w 12,6 cm x h 12,7 cm
CONDITION:
- in good preservation
- paper with age toning and partly with stains
- small marginal damages and margin trimmed close to image
